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25.01.2022 During adolescence, our teens need our love, support and influence more than ever. What they don’t need is our control. By adolescence, we don’t have any anyway.... We might have the illusion of control, but the harder we push to control them, the more we risk losing them. Our teens are resourceful, creative and brave and if they want something enough they will do it anyway. . When we attempt to control them, we are pushing against thousands of years of evolution and their drive to explore their independence. They can’t make the transition from childhood to adulthood without establishing some sort of separation from us. . They might push against us, and sometimes this will feel fierce. This is not to push us away, but to loosen themselves from under our wing. Sometimes the closer they are, the harder they have to push. And sometimes, in the quest for separation and independence, it’s our connection with them that gets lost. They have important work to do, so it’s up to us as their parents to hold on to that connection tightly enough for them and for us, for whenever they need it. They will come back, but first they have work to do and it’s okay if this takes time and tears and ‘outside voices’ inside. It’s a learning adventure for all of us. . . Whenever we can, we need to nurture the fire in them that is looking to discover who they are. We can do this by asking their opinions, listening more than talking, valuing their insight, and letting them to teach us what it’s like to be in their world. . The more we try to control them, the more we squander our precious opportunities to influence them. They are less likely to come to us if they expect lectures, preaching, shame, judgement or harsh consequences. When the connection with them is there, hopefully, sometimes, they will let us take the precious and privileged place beside them as they explore, learn and grow. So often, our greatest parenting moments and connection with them will happen in the middle of the mess, but first we need for them to offer us a seat at the table. See more

22.01.2022 Happy weekend everyone hope you are as relaxed as this guy !

22.01.2022 A bit too cute !

21.01.2022 Sending all the wonderful people I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with this year a very merry Christmas and happy new year . I am always humbled and honoured to share in the small and big steps people take in the area of growth and wellness here at the Horse Tales farm

19.01.2022 Horses can offer safe sensory and somatic experiences. Just the presence of a calm and naturally attuned horse helps to co-regulate and nurture our entire wellbeing.

17.01.2022 A fantastic series from our ABC - if you haven’t seen it it’s a must . Be sure to use all the downloadable resources from the website ! A big thank you to the gorgeous local young people ( you know who you are) and Lynn Jenkin from Tashkent Friesians for allowing me to borrow your gorgeous property and horses for the day and Dungog Community for getting on board. So many stories shared to fit into a short program but your spirit and strength shone through. If you missed it we are in episode 3

12.01.2022 A beautiful story recently on channel 10 - just another example of humans and horses helping others in their healing journey

10.01.2022 So much love and calm from Red on the Horsetales farm today

09.01.2022 Our task must be to widen our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. Albert Einstein [Image: Isabella Gerard]

07.01.2022 Working with feelings and where they are felt in the body develops greater awareness and emotional intelligence for yourself and for empathy and understanding towards others - love this post and it’s umbrella illustration

06.01.2022 Happy Friday ! How gorgeous is this

03.01.2022 I have cancelled all of tomorrow’s sessions as it’s meant to be severe winds and freezing cold ! Hope everyone stays warm and I’ll see you in the paddocks next week